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IT EMBOLDENs You
“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edfieth himself: (1 Corinthinas 14:4).
Remember that one of the meanings of “edifieth” is “embolden,” so “he that speaketh in an unknown tongue emboldens himself.” Speaking in tongues is the solution to tear and timidity. If you ever become timid about anything, speak in tongues. As a Christian, know that God has not given you the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Activate the power within you by spending time speaking in other tongues: it works!
Sometime in 2001, I preached a message titled “Power For Change,” and in that teaching, I told the congregation never to be afraid. I told them, “You have more power inside you than everyone who’s o the world. So don’t be afraid of kidnappers. If you ever get kidnapped, don’t be afraid of them. Don’t beg. Don’t negotiate. Let them take you. Sit there with them and say, “Let’s go!”
“As they’re taking you away, speak in other tongues. Before long, they’ll be the ones be8ging you. By the time you’re speaking in those tongues, you’re actually saying “I claim these ones for Jesus Christ!” They may tell you, “Shut up or else…!” but don’t respond in English. Reply them in other tongues. As you speak, your angels will take their positions and you will be victorious!” Shortly after I preached this message, a young lady in our church who had heard it was kidnapped. She later testified that as her kidnappers were taking her away, she remembered this message and she just blew up speaking in tongues. They threatened her several times to keep shut or they would kill her, but she said she couldn’t contain herself anymore. She spoke in tongues even louder, and as she did, she became bolder in spite of her desperate situation. The next thing she knew, the kidnappers stopped the car, opened the doors and fled. Glory to God!